Document ID (ISN) | 50834 |
CIS number |
88-2080 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0340-2444 - Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft |
Year |
1987 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Windberg H.J., Fleischer A.G., Rademacher U., Sondermann P. |
Title |
Body movement and constrained posture at CRT workplaces |
Original title |
Körperbewegung und Zwangshaltung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
1987, Vol.41, No.4, p.227-232. Illus. 26 ref. |
Abstract |
During the work of 12 skilled operators at CRT display terminal,s the following parameters were measured: (1) the distance between the eyes and the display terminal, (2) the forces acting on the back and (3) on the seat of the chair, (4) the magnitude of changes in foot position. The operators performed two tasks: copying and editing. After each session the perceived stress was determined with the help of a questionnaire. Copying and editing required more body motions than copying alone. It was perceived to be less strenuous. For CRT workplaces a table adjustable in height without footrest is recommonded, in order to provide freedom of leg and foot movement. |
Descriptors (primary) |
visual display terminals; motion study; keyboard operations |
Descriptors (secondary) |
sitting posture; office work; computers; design of equipment; work design; ergonomic evaluation; office equipment |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Office work Visual display terminals (VDTs)
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